Jock William Gaynor (September 14, 1929 – April 2, 1998) was an American television actor and producer. He was known for playing the role of Deputy Marshal Heck Martin in the first season of the American

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television series '' Outlaws''.

Life and career

Gaynor was born in

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, the son of Louise and Ira, a

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. He was introduced to public performance by playin the

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as a child. Gaynor served in the

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from October 25, 1950 to February 25, 1954. He also worked as an

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, professional

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and

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, working on plays, stock companies and television programs. Gaynor began his acting career in 1960, joining the cast of

television series '' Outlaws'' for its first season as Deputy Marshal Heck Martin. He was not liked by other cast members, and his character did not appeal to the viewers. and he only appeared in nine episodes before being replaced by Wynn Pearce. Gaynor continued appearing in television programs, with his credits including ''

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'', '' Rawhide'', '' Mission: Impossible'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'' and '' Colt .45''. His only film credit was starring in the 1974 film '' The Deathhead Virgin''. Gaynor also played the recurring role of Dr. William Scott in the television

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'' The Doctors''. He retired in 1986, his last television credit being in ''

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''.

Death

Gaynor died in April 1998 in

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, at the age of 68.

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